Gas Leak in Dresden Forces Evacuations and Disrupts Traffic

Residents near the Bautzner Landstraße and Grundstraße intersection were temporarily evacuated, and traffic remains affected as repair work continues.

• A significant gas leak was detected during a routine inspection on Tuesday evening at the intersection of Bautzner Landstraße and Grundstraße in Dresden-Bühlau.
• Residents within a 100-meter radius were evacuated as a precaution, though they were allowed to return to their homes early Wednesday morning after the leak was contained.
• The cause of the gas leak remains unknown, and investigations are ongoing to determine the source of the damage.
• Traffic disruptions persist, with the affected intersection fully closed and public transportation routes diverted until repair work is completed.
• The gas network operator, SachsenNetze, and emergency services are working to restore safety and reopen the area, though there is no timeline for when normal traffic will resume.

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